#1535 Eurocopter Group - Eurocopter EC-725 Caracal (F-ZKBP / H253)

Eurocopter EC-725R2 Caracal (F-ZKBP / H253) from the Eurocopter Group at the 46th International Paris Air Show (SIAE) 2005, Le Bourget (France)
Still not ready for delivery to the French Air Force (Armée de l'Air), were she will be used by the Helicopter Squadron
EH 1/67 "Pyrénées" for Special Forces duty (CSAR - Combat Search And Rescue)

The Eurocopter (now Airbus Helicopters) EC-725 Caracal (also named Super Cougar) is a long-range tactical transport helicopter developed from the Super Puma / Cougar family for military use. It is a twin-engined aircraft and can carry up to 29 seated troops along with two crew, depending on customer configuration. The helicopter is marketed for troop transport, casualty evacuation, and combat search and rescue duties,
and is similar to the civilian EC-225.